Commercial Parts Pro Store 7744

Advance Auto Parts; Duncanville (TX); On-site; USD 48,000 - 64,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading automotive parts supplier in Duncanville, Texas is seeking a Commercial Parts Pro to drive profitable growth through customer retention and management. The ideal candidate will possess a strong knowledge of automotive systems, sales experience, and effective communication skills. This full-time role offers the opportunity to work on commercial customer relationships and lead team members, with the potential for sales commission based on performance.

Qualifications

• 3+ years of automotive parts experience preferred.
• Experience in fulfilling customer transactions.
• Ability to speak and write effectively in English.

Responsibilities

• Maintain relationships with commercial customers.
• Achieve personal and store sales goals.
• Supervisory support for team members.
• Dispatch drivers to ensure delivery standards.
• Build a network of second-source suppliers and manage commercial credits.

Skills

Automotive systems knowledge

Sales skills

Communication skills

Organizational skills

Problem-solving abilities

Basic math skills

Microsoft Office proficiency

Education

High school diploma or GED

ASE Certification

Tools

POS systems

Inventory systems

Job description

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Professional level sales position capable of supporting advanced functions on the commercial side of the business. The role is responsible for profitable growth of the commercial business via customer retention and growth. Partners with the GM to manage Team Members. The role has expert knowledge of automotive systems & parts and the ability to source from numerous places, including special order, FDO, and second sources. It also directs drivers to ensure timely and accurate delivery. Position is full‑time.

Primary Responsibilities

• Maintain commercial customer relationships
• Provide GAS2 selling experience to commercial customers
• Achieve personal/store sales goals and service objectives
• Provide day‑to‑day supervisory support for Team Members
• Collaborate with GM on coaching and developmental needs for Team Members
• Dispatch drivers ensuring delivery standards are achieved
• Maintain commercial stocking programs
• Build and maintain a network of second‑source suppliers

Secondary Responsibilities

• Maintain core bank and commercial returns
• Maintain commercial credit accounts
• Partner with GM to ensure proper driver coverage

Success Factors

• Friendly communication
• Ability to locate and stock parts
• Safety knowledge and skills
• Operating inventory systems and store equipment
• Parts and automotive system knowledge skills
• Operating POS and parts lookup systems
• ASE P2 certified or ASE‑ready equivalent
• Advanced solution, project and product quality recommendation ability
• Ability to source from numerous places, including special order, FDO, and second sources
• Advanced selling skills for commercial customers
• Ability to multi‑task and remain organized

Essential Job Skills Necessary for Success as a Commercial Parts Pro

• Working knowledge of automotive systems and diagnostic ability (internal engine, suspension, brakes, electronic, exhaust, etc.)
• Speak and write English (Spanish a plus); communicate effectively and build strong relationships with customers, peers and management
• Ability to read and interpret documents such as safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, parts catalogs, and procedure manuals; ability to write simple correspondence
• Understand and execute instructions furnished in written, oral, or diagram form
• Successfully complete the Parts Knowledge Assessment
• Use basic math accurately (add, subtract, multiply, divide in all units of measure, using whole numbers, common fractions and decimals)
• Use Microsoft software effectively (Word, Excel required)
• Strong organizational skills
• Understand commercial profitability concepts, including market opportunities and customer prioritization
• Ability to work an assortment of days, evenings and weekends as needed

Prior Experience that Sets a Commercial Parts Pro up for Success

A minimum of 3 years of prior automotive parts experience preferred.
Proven sales ability with past experience in fulfillment of customer transactions.
Formal or informal experience leading teams, supervising daily tasks and working together to achieve goals.

Education

High school diploma or general education degree (GED).

Certificates, Licenses, Registrations

ASE Certification Preferred, But Not Required.

Physical Demands

The employee will predominantly be walking or standing, using hands and fingers to handle or feel; reach with hands and arms; climb or balance; and stoop, kneel, crouch or crawl. They must frequently lift and/or move up to 50 pounds and occasionally up to 100 pounds. Specific vision requirements include close vision, distance vision, color vision, depth perception, and ability to adjust focus.

Work Environment

The employee usually works inside but may be outside and exposed to various weather conditions. Tasks include installing batteries and wiper blades; occasional exposure to moving mechanical parts, high precarious places, toxic or caustic chemicals, risk of electrical shock, explosives, and vibration. Noise level is usually moderate.

Position is eligible for sales commission based on individual or store performance.

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